Making My BMW 5 Series Look GOOD, Coding New Features & Fixing Some Annoying Problems ( E60 / E61 )

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  • @DeltaDubai03
    @DeltaDubai03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The car is getting nicer and nicer by the episodes. Well done and as usual nice video.
    I liked the chrome grille though.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. Well, each to their own!

    • @adamcarter7696
      @adamcarter7696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed the original chrome looks so much better IMO

  • @schluesselbundrd
    @schluesselbundrd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ooooh car is getting more and more a real real beauty! Stuck wiper axles is somehow a common problem on lots of cars... Did that disassemble and cleaning, greasing on BMW, Renault, Opel (Vauxhall), vw... several...
    Keep going, I love this series!
    Greetings from Bavaria

  • @7homas0wen
    @7homas0wen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad had one of these, it was identical in colour and spec. It was great car and I think it still looks great even today. Had some catastrophic issue with a £10,000 or about $17,000 AUD. Repair bill. His mate back in their UK also had an identical one with the same issue. Can’t remember what it was of the top of my head though.

  • @a.k1311
    @a.k1311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Was waiting for this one!! Just swapped/converted the M package on mine!!

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good work!

    • @a.k1311
      @a.k1311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Road and Race thx 👍🏽

  • @Alexander_l322
    @Alexander_l322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think its plumbers putty that does a treat for alot less than clay bar so I hear not that I've actually tried it myself yet but I will once I've done pretty much all the jobs you're doing on your car on mine I can then think about giving it a proper valet. The brakes need doing first with a minor service then suspension bits and then on to the dent in the rear quarter and a proper wash! I cant wait till some slightly better weather comes our way ☀️

  • @samr5043
    @samr5043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming along really nicely! Always had a soft spot for E61s and this one looks fantastic!

  • @filipuusimaki6005
    @filipuusimaki6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice but i think e60 has less problems and e61 often get water in the trunk where it damages the electricity of the car , maybe you should check that out ?

  • @tjericson2414
    @tjericson2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the BMW maintenance videos

  • @slainetheking5521
    @slainetheking5521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Pleased to see the 5 has had some love! Had my F10 saloon coded last year and was amazed at the change in basic things like digital speedo, seat belt beep turned off etc. I think I saw you at the Autosport Show at NEC on 12.02.2020? Hope you enjoyed the day and keep up the videos.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate. Yes, i was there! You should have said hello!

  • @dickie8184
    @dickie8184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fitted my black grills today. I just popped them out, didn't need to remove all the trim like yourself. Also fixed my rear wiper. Luckily, it was just the pin that slots into the housing. It was just sticking and not coming out far enough. Thankfully a free fix. Enjoying the vids. 👍
    This time on Road and race. I fit an XLR race chip??

  • @jameslloydcole8783
    @jameslloydcole8783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why is everyone obsessed with black grills on everything. Just looks like someone stuck an eBay part on, original chrome ones make the grill stand out and look more sleek, and fitting with the over all styling of a 5 👌🏽

    • @253Huhn253
      @253Huhn253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It just looks tacky without the black grill tbh

    • @martsmarts
      @martsmarts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me it would depend on the color of the car.

    • @kirwanjohn101
      @kirwanjohn101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to agree, the original grills look better on the blue car

  • @owain1996
    @owain1996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video👌 Fitted the same grills to my E90. However I perfer the silver grills on the E60, but both look good.

  • @tanvirhussain6106
    @tanvirhussain6106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the simplicity for these videos, keep em coming

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely Jubbly, like the format matey.

  • @pomelodrive21
    @pomelodrive21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the wagon diary, looking forward to the next video.😅😅😅👍👍👍

  • @GeorgeAusters
    @GeorgeAusters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you really did the kidney grills the long way lol

  • @nasnas3478
    @nasnas3478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi it would be good to see an engine clean / detailing video ;)

    • @dickie8184
      @dickie8184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully. I'm planning on doing it to my e61 soon.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I've got both videos on my channel. Check em out!

  • @Onizukachan915
    @Onizukachan915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Touring content? I’m in! The e61 is the only Bmw touring I haven’t yet owned.

  • @TheKeenMechanic
    @TheKeenMechanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video mate. Thank you. What camera do you use to film your video. Great quality

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. I use a Canon 5D Mkii.

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadandRacetv Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated. Great video mate. I discovered your channel recently

  • @MyJarrus
    @MyJarrus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just laughed when you removed the grills because I just pulled them off in 10 seconds without braking any of the clips, guess safe is safe

  • @FiscalWoofer
    @FiscalWoofer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series of videos that keep coming back to! Re the rear wiper it still doesn’t look like it sits level at rest?my one seems to have longer travel range?

  • @samitapio8774
    @samitapio8774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    coding e60 bmw with a bluetooth... its like playing with fire. Will that app recover fucked up control modules? :DDD

  • @kristoferens3116
    @kristoferens3116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, did the rear wiper thingy too... Some seven years ago. Since then, no issues, due to the fact that avery once in a while I grease the shaft as you did...
    Also coded the digital speedometer and a few other things
    And to me, if you put on the black kidney grills, the window trims should match and also be black, so in your case the black grill are way better with your black window trims. Mine, which is orient blue, has chrome grill and window trims. I feel the black grills and window trims don't fit well with my cars' body color. But that is just a matter of taste (as the Romans said: "De gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum").

    • @BryceBrown1
      @BryceBrown1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good comment! What I was scrolling for... preventive maintenance while it still goes! 👍

  • @chrisj8844
    @chrisj8844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video👍 BTW your rear wiper is still not sitting right, it should be parallel with the cars body at rest

    • @johnlever6696
      @johnlever6696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that too. It hasn't got the full range of motion.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chris. Good spot. I'll sort that out.

  • @rickysingh616
    @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great progress, love the videos. E61's are great

  • @jdmfreak22
    @jdmfreak22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always entertaining! Love your approach on cars. Is the Clio gone?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ronin. Yeah. Although we loved the Clio hardly anyone watched it so we couldn't justify do anymore videos.

  • @craigrobertson7938
    @craigrobertson7938 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you be interested in the boot liner and the dog guard. Both OEM.

  • @sheldonm3535
    @sheldonm3535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I kinda like the chrome ones better but with your color wheels black grills is nicer. I may swap my stock chrome ones back into my e90 M3. There is gloss blk oem ones on right now.

  • @autosport3081
    @autosport3081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job...I love the way you tidy your cars and make it real nice to drive and to look at :D

  • @fixedwheel
    @fixedwheel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Add some safety wire on the bumper inserts. I have done that on my E61, and have even had a stone go through the blanking plate of one, but it is still there!

  • @rickysingh616
    @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lastly, any tips on improving the boot opening mechanism? Doesn't open as freely. Have to physically lift it all the way up as it just stays at the height. Tried to use wd40 on the joints as well as the struts?

    • @johnlever6696
      @johnlever6696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your struts have probably gone.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, probably the struts. I'm replacing mine in an up coming video. It's easy to do.

  • @jemmace2586
    @jemmace2586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Came up as a suggestion to watch on my homepage.. subbed!!

  • @robertduklus6555
    @robertduklus6555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    performance grill????? How much torque increase did you achieve? Better drag coefficient ?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's just what BMW call the black grille. Nonsense i know.

  • @M1K3R0LPH
    @M1K3R0LPH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When's the M badge coming to compliment the black kidney grill/es? Just joking, it looks great. Seriously considered an E61 a few months back but found a Subaru Legacy estate cheap. I think the E61 is aging really nicely, still looks great 👌

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, the fake M5 badge would be too far...!

    • @Coxy002605
      @Coxy002605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are so many base-spec C classes with AMG badges where I live that I decided to flip the script and put C220d BlueEfficiency badges on my C63 AMG.

    • @M1K3R0LPH
      @M1K3R0LPH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Coxy002605 Ha! Reminds of the 'M badge w*nker' stickers people put on certain cars 🙄

  • @Taikausko
    @Taikausko ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I removed my kidney grills withrout beaking them without removing all the parts you did :D i didnt know it could be done this easily. I suffered solid hour to get one revoved, but after that second one was piece of cake. Thanks for post-informative video tho"!!

  • @germancarfan360
    @germancarfan360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rest point on rear wiper is too high, should be virtually horizontal

  • @edgy1rocks
    @edgy1rocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this. I particularly enjoyed seeing you try to repair the rear windshield wiper. I don't think this part is unique to 5 Series, so I'm going to save the URL for this video to find when mine inevitably ceases to proceed!

  • @firstlast4874
    @firstlast4874 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice vid, thank you. BTW, what type of wand is it that you are using to wash?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate. Just the one that came with the pressure washer!

  • @fubaredmatt2486
    @fubaredmatt2486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the title of the music used in your "Has owning an 11 year old M3 ruined me?" Video? No app has been able to ID it for me yet. Thanks!

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
    @Rose.Of.Hizaki 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it true that BMWs are quite leaky? Looking at picking up a 3 series estate (320D) but ive heard a lot of talk from BMW owners in general about leaky seals and bad water pumps. Im not looking to get one if i have to take it back to the shop every few months to have seals replaced.

  • @devgurung5530
    @devgurung5530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2008 BMW5 series key fob remote doesn’t work. I changed key fob battery, the diversity antenna and also fixed the broken looms but still doesn’t work. Any suggestion what it bight be wrong?

  • @socarroll007
    @socarroll007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always, couldn’t catch what coding app you use, oh could you recommend a diagnostic app or does the app do it all ?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sean. It's Carly for BMW. Yes, does diagnostics.

  • @wakko0hakko
    @wakko0hakko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ceramic coat outside? Is that ok?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leaving the ceramic coat to cure in a dry place for up to 4 days will give best results. I can't do that so I did it outside.

    • @wakko0hakko
      @wakko0hakko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoadandRacetv Fair enough. i'll probably end up doing the same? :(

  • @andljoy
    @andljoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i please ask. Where did you get the monochrome BMW logos for your wheels ? Do they to bonnet badge also. Working on a full blackout for my F30 and they would look amazing ! Hmm i do like your wheels . May have to save up some ( many) pennies and get a set for my F30.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Carbon-Fibre-Black-Chrome-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Caps-68mm-1-3-5-7-Series-/293249110434?hash=item44470251a2

    • @andljoy
      @andljoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadandRacetv Thanks !

  • @jonsmith8582
    @jonsmith8582 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starting to look like a well sorted car , what sort of MPG do you get out of it ?

  • @gudalawrence2028
    @gudalawrence2028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Noticed a Nissan 350Z on the side. I also own an e34 525 touring and an Infiniti G35 coupe 😀.

  • @b2bline833
    @b2bline833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about the e65 730d 218hp? Is the e65 more expensive at maintanance compared to e60?

  • @hetherington35
    @hetherington35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the App you used for coding? I couldn’t quite make out what you are saying.
    Cheers.

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s Carly for BMW. My previous video goes into more detail about it.

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff as always Neil.

  • @ian.M440
    @ian.M440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Car looks great 👍

  • @ekozelnik762
    @ekozelnik762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Could you programe suspensine for alitle bit softer, becouse now is a litle bit to stiff? thanks

  • @tomsunhall
    @tomsunhall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no, your cars broke. - removes air fresheners - ahhh all fixed 👌

  • @jsw0rd
    @jsw0rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is fascinating, reminds me of gran turismo Menu's.

  • @gorsmy
    @gorsmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Air suspension pump gave up I run it on a tyre air pump out of Lidl £14 work a threat I ran my e61 525d m sport on one for 3 years just to see how long it would last still working

  • @jobsjobbed5125
    @jobsjobbed5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep going, good stuff👍

  • @clausfkvist
    @clausfkvist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My rear winper on my bmw 330d e46 touring got stuck i just lubricat it with wd-40 once in a while same with the switch to the rear window🙂

  • @MyJarrus
    @MyJarrus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the black kidneys are a must on every BMW unless its a 7 series or SUV

  • @ianmitchell9102
    @ianmitchell9102 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you service the Z yourself ?
    And if you service the wagon yourself can you reset the service indicator correctly ?
    Just wondered

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, have videos on all the Z servicing. Carly for BMW can reset the indicator.

    • @ianmitchell9102
      @ianmitchell9102 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Road and Race cool, slowly getting through your videos, love the channel

  • @antonpoddubnov4651
    @antonpoddubnov4651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will gladly accept your old chrome grills if you don’t need them :)

  • @rickysingh616
    @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do like the option of a digital speedo. The issue I had with my rear wiper was the window kept popping open. When I got round to replace it the window was jammed. So had to pull the cable apart and trigger the wires.

    • @johnlever6696
      @johnlever6696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was it the wiring in the boot lid?

    • @naeemsarfraz9480
      @naeemsarfraz9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have this same issue. Can you shed some more light on the fix?

    • @rickysingh616
      @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naeemsarfraz9480 hi mate, is the issue with the window constantly opening?

    • @naeemsarfraz9480
      @naeemsarfraz9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickysingh616 yes

    • @rickysingh616
      @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@naeemsarfraz9480 it's caused by water ingress in to the switch. Easy enough to change. Go to eBay buy a replacement switch. Search for - BMW Genuine Tailgate Glass Boot Window Release Switch E46/E61/E91 61319200673.

  • @BLX187
    @BLX187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ceramic coating on glass? does it work any better then rainx

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      works the same but lasts longer.

  • @BirdogEd
    @BirdogEd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job!
    😎🇺🇸

  • @kevinbutcher1583
    @kevinbutcher1583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work

  • @AndreasWurm81
    @AndreasWurm81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would NOT RECOMMEND disconnecting and removing the cable and the switch for the upper part of the back window if you just want to fix the wiper. You can leave these parts untouched and still replace the part for the wiper without any trouble. Be removing/ touching the switch as well you may damage/ misplace the seal so water may come in and mess with your electronics back there, leaving you with a non-working switch.

  • @GeorgeAusters
    @GeorgeAusters 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guessing you've already done the PAS fluid but here's how to do it properly.. You need a new reservoir too! th-cam.com/video/OqpNmDur9Vg/w-d-xo.html

  • @sok_pomaranczowy
    @sok_pomaranczowy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did one bottle of ceramic coating was enough for your car? Please respond :)

  • @kashv2500
    @kashv2500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy your vids, keep them coming. Not a fan of the black grill though, losses the cars class imo.

  • @mothaybabonnam5632
    @mothaybabonnam5632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This time next year the BMW will be a completely new car

  • @MaartenVanDamme81
    @MaartenVanDamme81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, thanks

  • @JrIza_914
    @JrIza_914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it me or does the car in the wash instruction look like an E60/61

  • @AB0BA_69
    @AB0BA_69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New music! Nice!

  • @mechanich1249
    @mechanich1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Told ya there is no swirl flaps on 525d lci ??

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll find out this week....

    • @mechanich1249
      @mechanich1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadandRacetv so excited! Lol
      Also after not changed control unit for glow plugs.....

  • @tomsmith5399
    @tomsmith5399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what the song iD please

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All the music is written by me.

  • @marksmith3469
    @marksmith3469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see you have a white polo aswell you must like your German cars another good flog

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that's the wife's car! I do like a German car to be fair.

  • @SuperBobbster
    @SuperBobbster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What has it been like on fuel?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty good. 41 mpg on motorway.

  • @marksmith3469
    @marksmith3469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask what you doing for a liveing

  • @rickysingh616
    @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What alloys did you put on?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All explained in the last video mate

    • @rickysingh616
      @rickysingh616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadandRacetv yeah just seen it

  • @seanmoore4653
    @seanmoore4653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you a former mechanic?

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sean. No, just an enthusiast.

  • @oxMKox
    @oxMKox 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Step 1, open brand new Wash mitt and Clay bar glove. Step 2 put them on the floor.... Do you hate your paintwork?

  • @everythingcarsishere5110
    @everythingcarsishere5110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should really of detailed the paint before the ceramic coating. You are just locking in swirls, holograms and scratches from previous years of washing incorrectly

  • @cathywymark328
    @cathywymark328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t leave your wash media on the floor to pick up grit. Throw those in the bin get some replacements as those are fucked now.

  • @AyroZzHD
    @AyroZzHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss the 350z....

    • @RoadandRacetv
      @RoadandRacetv  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry, more 350Z content coming soon.

  • @chriswilson1853
    @chriswilson1853 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's nothing that can make an E60 look good! It's the only 5 series I just wouldn't buy.

    • @kristoferens3116
      @kristoferens3116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      De gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum